Phlebotomist

University Medical Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Medical Group in Reading is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join a high-quality, multi-disciplinary team. This part-time, permanent position involves ECGs, phlebotomy, injections under GP PSDs, and vaccination administration, with duties across stock control and EMIS/Ardens workflows.

Ideal candidates will have a phlebotomy certificate and a Care Certificate, with the ability to work with students and learners in a teaching-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Phlebotomist certificate.
• Desirable: Health and social care Level 2.
• Essential: Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• ECG administration and phlebotomy duties within the practice.
• Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs.
• Administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia under PSD.
• BP monitoring and restocking of clinical areas.
• Maintain stocks and utilise EMIS/Ardens templates with training provided.

Education

Phlebotomist certificate

Health and social care Level 2

Job description

Job summary

The University Medical Group is a dynamic and high-quality practice caring for 32 000 patients. We operate over one site. We have a diverse patient population with around 9,000 student as patients.

Due to our large, registered list size we are a single practice PCN. This has enabled us to employ 3 Paramedics, 7 Pharmacists and a Physician Assistant to work as a multi-disciplinary team alongside the Doctors and Nurses.

The Nursing team consists of 3 Nurses, a Diabetes Nurse Specialist, 1 Nursing Associate and 1 Health Care Assistant. The team is supported administratively by a Care-coordinator.

Part time, Permanent. Working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 15:30 and one Saturday per month 08:00 - 12:00.

Main duties of the job

• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs.
• Administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia under PSD.
• BP monitoring.
• Re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining stocks and keeping all areas clean.
• To maintain and order clinical supplies.
• Using appropriate templates in EMIS/Ardens for all procedures, training will be given in this area.
• Any other duties that are deemed appropriate.

About us

Being a centre of education is one of our objectives, therefore staff development is a priority to us. We also have student paramedics, PA students, Pharmacy students and two GP trainees. There is an in-house educational programme with protected time given to attend and a GP supervisor each day available for learners plus the Urgent care team consisting of a GP and paramedic for those patients who are more unwell. This enables all clinicians to be supported if they have any clinical concerns about their patients.

High quality patient care is our top priority, and we are pleased and proud to have achieved Outstanding from CQC in its last two inspections.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated practice Phlebotomist to join our friendly nursing team who has experience in primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Phlebotomist certificate
• Desirable: Health and social care Level 2

Experience

• Essential: Care Certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: University Medical Group

Address: University Health Centre, Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HE, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Visit our website

Contact

For questions about the job, contact the HR Manager, Mrs Sarah Caiger-Watson, at [e-mail] or 01182148363.

Closing date:

31 October 2026

Salary:

£13 an hour

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:

Part-time

Reference number:

A0378-26-0013